ASIAN ART & STUDIES 87 Unveiling India
ISBN: 9781935677406
The Early Lensmen 1850-1910 Mapin Publishing 9.5 x 10.75in. 104pp. 100 col. March 2014 $39.50 Paperback
Rahaab Allana and Davy Depelchin In Unveiling India the unique collection of early photographs of indian architecture weaves a relationship between India’s cultural identity and how it was perceived and the influence it had on Western art and values. Through this vast tapestry of images, India emerges as a land which struck the imagination of visitors not only in terms of history and resources, but also for its ability to adapt to ever-changing times, especially through the global sharing of images that today reflect its rich cultural heritage and unique identity.
• Rare images from the Alkazi Collection of Photography, connecting past and future
ISBN: 9789383243006
A Passionate Eye Textiles, Paintings and Sculptures from the Bharany Collections
The Marg Foundation 9.5 x 12in. 160pp. 140 col., 10 b.&w. May 2014 $68.00 Hardcover
Edited by Giles Tillotson The Bharanys, discerning and passionate art collectors, amassed a broad range of art that now resides in major museums both in India and abroad. Their collection is striking in its diverse geographic range and array of mediums, as well as the way in which it brings to light largely undiscovered regional styles of painting. In this volume, essays by leading experts in their fields showcase particular facets of the collections and the family’s central role as 20thCentury Indian art collectors.
Sacred Textiles of India
ISBN: 9789383243013
Edited by Jasleen Dhamija Sacred Textiles of India delves into the mystical associations of Indian textiles, from traditional Gujarat torans meant to welcome and guard the threshold, to ikat weavings implying the ability to resist the world’s illusionary temptations. One of the most foundational traditions in man’s technical and creative evolution, textiles are embedded in South Asian philosophical concepts, myths, practices of worship and ceremonial rites of passage. Essays by prominent scholars explore the general significance of textiles as well as the more specific roles of cloth in particular geographic regions.
The Marg Foundation 9.5 x 12in. 160pp. 160 col., 10 b.&w. August 2014 $68.00 Hardcover
• Images of textiles alongside elaboration of their cultural significance
• New scholarship on the role of textiles within specific cultures and geographic populations